The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Palm Springs, California

If you're looking for an RV-friendly camping experience with your furry friends near Palm Springs, California, Hipcamp has over 2700 options for you to choose from. With top campsites like Down-to-Earth Ecoshire (552 reviews), Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), and Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews), you can trust that you'll find a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Popular amenities include showers, toilets, and potable water, and popular activities include exploring historic sites, boating, and wind sports. Prices average at $45 per night, with options as low as $10.

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This newly built deck is available to use. Feel free to move chairs and set up a tent but please put pack before checkout 🌞

If you're looking for an RV-friendly camping experience with your furry friends near Palm Springs, California, Hipcamp has over 2700 options for you to choose from. With top campsites like Down-to-Earth Ecoshire (552 reviews), Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), and Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews), you can trust that you'll find a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Popular amenities include showers, toilets, and potable water, and popular activities include exploring historic sites, boating, and wind sports. Prices average at $45 per night, with options as low as $10.

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1. Cassie’s Candlelight Campsite

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31mi from Palm Springs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Joshua Tree, CA

I have a very private campsite that is off grid. There’s an outhouse with a camping toilet, a large deck to lounge and watch the sun rise or set. You can pitch a tent on the deck or on several cleared spots on the ground. JT national park is a 15 minute drive and there’s a corner mart nearby. You can use the trampoline, there’s a fire pit (bring your own firewood), and please bring your own camping chairs, water, toilet paper/wipes and you must dispose of your waste 🌞🌵🏜️ I previously offered the cabin for guests to stay in but it is no longer available.

2. Native Falls Campground

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(117)

31mi from Palm Springs · 40 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Temecula, CA

We are very glad you found us! Our hours are from 9am to 5pm everyday. Check in time starts at noon. Accommodations include fully furnished cabins, RV sites, and tent camping. The campground includes a lake with a waterfall, a sandy beach, lake toys, and catch & release fishing. Additional amenities include a Pickleball Court, shuffleboard, Pool Table, fire pits, picnic tables, hiking trails, and more!

3. Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

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(52)

31mi from Palm Springs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Joshua Tree, CA

**PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE DARK UNLESS YOU KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND THE DESERT.** EXPERIENCED ADVENTURERS AND THEIR DOGGIE COMPANIONS ONLY! THIS IS THE WILD WEST. THERE ARE NO LIGHTED PATHS. THIS IS A REMOTE CAMPSITE. THE IDEA IS TO GET OUT INTO NATURE WITHOUT LIGHT POLLUTION! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not book this campground if you have trouble reading maps and/or cutting and pasting GPS coordinates into google maps or equivalent. We'd LOVE to host you, but we just find being upfront about this property is best for all of us. NO TOILETS, NO WATER, NO ELECTRIC.... just YOU in all your magnificence, a beautiful wooden deck, a stone fire place, large wooden picnic table and maybe your family, friends and doggie pals. Mar and I visited 44 properties when deciding on land to buy in Joshua Tree in 2020. This one was hands down the most beautiful. We love the mixture of privacy, access to magnificent hiking and wildlife interactions... all while remaining with good cell coverage and close to downtown JT and the national park! Learn more about this land: Primitive camping at the base of Copper Mountain in Joshua Tree, California. Total Seclusion: Private 40 acres wilderness camping and/or event space. YOU ARE RENTING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY. OFF-LEASH ANIMAL FRIENDLY! We love your animal companions and understand they are family. They do not need to be leashed on our property... they can roam FREE! (Just please pick up after them so we can keep this policy in place!) If you want privacy, this is your (very large) spot. You will have 40 acres to enjoy. Bordering the 40 acres, our “neighbors” are three large empty lots and government land with no structures. We are located at the base of Copper Mountain. The soil here is very special. It has a magical mixture of inorganic materials, like crystals and metals, that have eroded down from Copper Mountain, mixed in a matrix of organic material, like grasses that have been made into a fine powder. The result is a natural landscape of orgone generating dirt. You can feel the energy here. There are plenty of dirt roads around the property for casual strolls and mountain biking... or take a short climb up the sandy incline at the back of the property and panoramic views of Joshua Tree await. This listing is not for the inexperienced camper! Please pack in, pack out all your trash and leave no trace besides footsteps. You will have access to a 12 foot (!!) handcrafted solid wood picnic table, handmade stone fire ring and brand new 24x12 foot wooden deck. VERY IMPORTANT: You must have a self-contained toilet system. Please pack out all your own waste. You will also need to bring your own WATER. Thank you! 4-wheel drive highly recommended but regular cars, RVs, Airstreams have previously gotten to PRIVATE 40 by taking it slow and easy with extra care. If you do get stuck (it NEVER happened before, but just in case)... you will need to call your own towing company. So please be mindful and understand your vehicle's limits. Wake at dawn to see the jackrabbits and listen to the coyotes howl as you fall asleep. Baby quail all in a line may entertain you. The starry nights are glorious here with clear skies most of the time and a lot less light pollution in the desert compared to the cities. Also, we have no surrounding street lamps! Most will find they have good cell service at our location. #NoPowerLines at our property makes for a real wilderness feel, even though we are very close to nearby points of interest. We are VERY centrally located for maximum enjoyment of the surrounding areas. Distances from PRIVATE 40 Acre Camp by car: Rt. 62: 8 minute drive Downtown Joshua Tree/Saturday Farmers Market: 11 minutes Joshua Tree National Park (Joshua Tree entrance): 19 mins Downtown Twentynine Palms: 18 mins Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms entrance): 23 mins Indian Cove: 16 mins PioneerTown: 29 mins Remember, this is the desert and conditions change rapidly. Please take a look at the local forecast and also plan for unexpected weather events. Strong winds, high temps, low temps... anything is possible out here in the wilderness. When you park your vehicle, we recommend using it as a wind break when possible. Noise disclosures: sometimes, especially on weekends, you may hear music and party noise from the nearby Bureau of Land Management lands. There is also a military base on the other side of mountain and you may hear them firing. Enjoy the fun from the privacy PRIVATE 40 Camp. We, Amanda and Mario, and our property manager, the delightful Liv, are so happy to be your hosts. Yoga retreats and musical events may be possible. Please inquire.

4. Angel's spot

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32mi from Palm Springs · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Joshua Tree, CA

I love this beautiful desert so I bought a small piece for myself. Enjoy peace and quiet with the privacy camping with only your group. This property is located on a hillside over the dry lake bed so the views are awesome. 420 friendly. Located in the dry lake bed but close to Joshua National Park.

5. SoCal Double D Farm

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(15)

34mi from Palm Springs · 1 site · RV · Calimesa, CA

OUR STORY Our farm story began in 2018, when on a whim and a prayer we purchased a rundown home and land. After years of acquiring many blisters, animals, plants and weird suntans, we eventually created the home and farm of our dreams. Our emphasis in the beginning of this journey was to create a space in which our children (along with ourselves) learned the value of producing our own food, fiber, meat and eggs. We challenged ourselves to learn sustainable and organic farming practices, and the emphasis soon changed to how can we share this journey and all that we have learned with more than just our children. So…..here we are, sharing our hard work and ambition with you. For now, this ambition is in the form of HomeMade Jams, Jellies, Teas, Seasonings and Confections that is procured from our own organically grown gardens and trees along with HandMade fiber creations from our small Alpaca herd. I would like to be able to say that we grew everything that goes into our ingredients, but we are not that good at everything yet! So to keep in the spirit of ethical sustainability along with ensuring a high quality and great tasting product, we purchase ingredients from local organic farmers and shelf products that not only have the USDA Organic seal, but are non-GMO, ethically harvested and in some cases certified Kosher. One day we hope to meet you and share our story with you by introducing you to the fruit trees my father grew from seed and let you feel the soft fiber of our eclectic herd of misfit Alpacas while you watch the glorious Southern California sunset touch the hot desert horizon we call home. Cheers!

Public campgrounds near Palm Springs

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Idyllwild Campground

11mi from Palm Springs · 78 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mount San Jacinto State Park

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(8)

Marion Mountain Campground

11mi from Palm Springs · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Bernardino National Forest

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(5)

Fern Basin Campground

12mi from Palm Springs · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Bernardino National Forest

Black Mountain Campground

12mi from Palm Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · in San Bernardino National Forest

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(4)

Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites

12mi from Palm Springs · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Bernardino National Forest

Stories from the community

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Adrian

4 days ago

20 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

My family had a great time camping here. It was awesome being secluded and having so much space to ourselves, but nice to be close enough to town if we needed any supplies. There are others camping in the distance on BLM land and you can hear people riding ATV’s in the background, but it was not a bother at all. Having the deck was really nice, as well as the picnic table. We also made good use of the fireplace. We will definitely come back.

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Henry

1 week ago

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

10/10 best camp site I’ve ever been to. Fun to walk around, and nobody around but your family and the fire. Such an amazing veiw day and night.😄😄❤️

Troy

3 weeks ago

21 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

Location and hosts were amazing. I was looking for a place to get away from it all for a few days and this was a perfect fit. Any vehicle can get there. The sand is compacted enough. I pulled a 21’ travel trailer to the location with no issues. You do have BLM areas nearby but noise levels were low and at night no noise at all. You have an occasional person “lost” drive by but a non-issue. Plan on camping there again, it was an oasis for me and the dogs.

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Acacia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cassie’s Candlelight Campsite

We loved our stay at Cassie’s! The property is out just far enough that you feel off the grid but you’re still pretty close to town and everything you might want to see while in JT! The deck was nice to have and the A-frame was great to sleep in to keep out of the wind. Cassie was so nice and made everything super easy. Hope to get to stay there again!

Cynthia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Angel's spot

The Shabby Shanty is the perfect spot for a quiet, relaxing camping weekend. It's just about 20 minutes drive into Joshua tree with views for miles. There's potable water, an area for cooking, outdoor toilet and tiny shower. It's just perfect for the simple camper!

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Simone

September 2025

21 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to SoCal Double D Farm

Great host! Great location! Easy to get to. Will definitely stay here again!

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Erik

September 2025

27 ft Class C

With kids

3 nights at Native Falls Campground

Native falls had a lot of fun activities for my kids. 4 & 1. Plenty of campfire locations and the staff was very friendly.

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Mara

September 2025

25 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to SoCal Double D Farm

We had an incredible time here, Julianne and her family created a true oasis!

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theresa

August 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Native Falls Campground

It was all so pretty and relaxing! The staff was very friendly and helpful! My grandkids loved it!

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Philipp

July 2025

28 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Native Falls Campground

Fantastic site. Cute lake and nice hosts. They offer discounts fir local wineries.

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Yvette

July 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at SoCal Double D Farm

This was a beautiful and thoughtfully prepared spot! The host helped us attempt to level our camper van and was kind enough to bring us an extension cord so we could connect our 30 AMP. There was some animal noise at night (coyotes and guardian dogs barking at each other a bit) and the neighbor’s rooster did his thing in the morning, but it didn’t bother us. The site has an adorable picnic table and a second seating area. Would stay again!

Kimberly

June 2025

21 ft fifth wheel

With pets

5 nights at Native Falls Campground

This campground has so much to offer. There is a lake for swimming and fishing with a floating mat and trampoline. They have a pickle ball court right next to the water and it was such a beautiful place to gather. They have a basketball hoop on the pickle ball court as well. There's a pool table as well. What impressed me the most was the super friendly, happy staff. They were so helpful to me when I struggled to get my trailer parked. We plan on returning for another family trip.

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Carol

May 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

I've been to this Hipcamp several times and it never disappoints. I go there with my dog to hike. It's also great to star gaze on the beautiful deck. If you're planning a trip to JT I would highly recommend.

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Mika

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Angel's spot

Great campsite!! Having a shower and stove and private toilet was really awesome. Angel was so sweet and hospitable and made us feel very welcomed. Very close to the park and town. Would recommend.

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Dominic

May 2025

14 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Native Falls Campground

I absolutely loved staying here. We rented a pull in site with full hookups and it was nestled right next to another site, between two cabins, with an awesome view of the lake just a few feet in front of us. The place was recently renovated with a ton of things to do like paddle boats, paddle boards, water inflatables, fishing, a short hike around the property, and numerous communal firepits/BBQs. The place seemed well kept and maintained, we saw several attentive staff roaming around in golf carts through out the day. If you’re looking to camp in an area where there facilities and don’t mind running into people throughout the stay, this is the place for you.

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Tom

May 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to SoCal Double D Farm

This is a beautiful place to stay there ranch is aamazing so much pride in the ownership of there property I was proud to stay there.

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Kristy

April 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Cassie’s Candlelight Campsite

Great spot! Would def stay here again! A frame was really cool to tent sleep in!

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Erin

April 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Cassie’s Candlelight Campsite

Perfect off-grid place! Close enough to the town and moments from the park. The A-frame was perfect for the high winds in the evening. It was great to have the kitchen set up on the deck! The dogs loved it. Quiet, private and easy to access.

Yoga on the deck anyone? Or maybe a talent show? Who's got the acoustic guitar?

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Brittany

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

We loved camping on Amanda and Mario’s property. We started our week off by checking out the Famers market in Joshua Tree and grabbing lunch in town. The instructions to find the property were very easy to follow and both Amanda and Mario responded quickly to our questions. The sun set views were gorgeous, and the star gazing was insane! Having the long picnic table and yoga platform was such a nice amenity to have during our stay. We would love to go back again and share the spot with friends!

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Pat

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Angel's spot

Angela was super nice. The site was quiet and peaceful. I watched the sunrise over the mountains while enjoying a cup of coffee. Get the meal she offers it was so good. I had the baked potato with mine. The outdoor shower was a cool experience.